Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce

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Paul Kirk, a native of Kansas City, Kansas, jokes that this sauce reflects the style of his hometown "because I said so." But it also has the characteristic tomato base of Kansas City's classic sauces, unlike the vinegar-based sauces of the Carolinas.Plus: More Grilling Recipes and Tips

By Paul Kirk

Updated on October 19, 2015

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Yield:

1 quart

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Ingredients

3 cups ketchup
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup water
½ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons pure chile powder
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Originally appeared: June 2007

Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

Directions

Make Ahead

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